Southern Maryland Christian Academy Infant and Toddler Center
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ROAD, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 6 Toddlers 1:3 9
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- The Emergency Form for 1 Child in Care Did Not Contain the Home Address .The Parent Completed the Emergency Form on Site13A.16.03.04C
The emergency form for 1 child in care did not contain the home address .The parent completed the emergency form on site. In the future, please ensure that the parent completes, signs, and dates the emergency form.
- There Is One Staff Member Who Has Left Employment and the OCC Did Not Receive Written Notification of This From The…13A.16.03.06A(2)
There is one staff member who has left employment and the OCC did not receive written notification of this from the operator. The operator informed the specialist today and it was documented on the discrepancy and staff change form. In the future, please provide written notification to the OCC about
- At the Time of the Inspection, There Was No Evidence of a Fire Drill Being Completed During the Month of October 202513A.16.10.01A(3)(c)
At the time of the inspection, there was no evidence of a fire drill being completed during the month of October 2025. Please ensure that fire drills are completed each month, and disaster drills twice a year. The operator submitted a letter of correction during the inspection today.
Nov 21, 20235 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- The OCC Was Not Notified of Staff Member, HH's Departure. The Principal Completed and Submitted a 1203 for HH During the Inspection.13A.16.03.06A(1)
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That the Written Schedule of Daily Activities Did Not Include Outdoor Play13A.16.09.01A(7)
The Licensing Specialist noted that the written schedule of daily activities did not include outdoor play. Morning (am) outdoor play and afternoon (pm) outdoor play were added to the written schedule of daily activities during the inspection.
- The Licensing Specialist Noted That the Written Individualized Activity Plans Did Not Have a Staff Member Assigned To…13A.16.09.02B(3)
The Licensing Specialist noted that the written individualized activity plans did not have a staff member assigned to each infant and toddler. The children in the infant and toddler classroom were assigned to a staff member during the inspection.
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Miniature Plastic Slide in the Infant and Toddler Classroom13A.16.10.03A
The Licensing Specialist observed a miniature plastic slide in the infant and toddler classroom. The infant and toddler teacher shared that the slide has been utilized indoors. Although the infant and toddler classroom has a carpet, all outdoor equipment shall be utilized in the fenced in area with
- The Licensing Specialist Observed a Bin of Hazardous Products Which Included Baby Shampoo13A.16.10.04A
The Licensing Specialist observed a bin of hazardous products which included baby shampoo, baby bubble bath, baby powder, and several tubes of diaper rash ointment on the shelf of the diapering station. The doors of the diapering station had a safety mechanism installed, but it was not being utilize
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